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On Labor Day, Mamdani Debuts New Office to Support Union Organizing

Workers without unions will soon be able to leverage the resources of City Hall to help organize and have a voice on the job. On Labor Day, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a new executive order to create the new Office of Worker Power, which will help workers connect with union…

Jumping into the lake? Watch out for brain-eating amoebas

The Department of Health is reminding people who are active in Florida’s freshwater to wear nose clips to avoid infections by a brain-eating amoeba presently active.

Labor Day begins deadly with single-car fatal crash in Narcoossee area

Labor Day begins deadly with single-car fatal crash in Narcoossee area News Staff Mon, 09/07/2026 - 05:21

Building connections to place, people and purpose through the Sullivan 180 Internship Program

LIBERTY- Twelve Sullivan 180 Interns have completed a summer work experience with municipalities, volunteer groups and community organizations across Sullivan County. Throughout that time, they were building professional skills and developing new connections to the people and…

Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan, and Rockland to Host annual reception

MONTGOMERY- The Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan and Rockland is thrilled to announce the return of their Annual Reception, taking place on Wednesday, October 21, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at West Hills Country Club in Middletown. As the Foundation’s signature…

Labor Day Holiday Dedicated to Achievements of American Workers, is Unofficial End of Summer

In the United States, Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. [...]

Big crowds turn out for Italian food and fun at 51st annual St. Rocco’s Fest

Photos by Tom Rivers HULBERTON – Lori Richardson, left, and Noreen Ford have chicken parmesan ready at today’s St. Rocco’s Italian Festival in Hulberton. There were big crowds for the event, with people showing up an hour early for the Italian food. Ford co-chairs the food…

The Demolition of Stars and Stripes as the Military’s Independent Newspaper

The Pentagon fired three top employees at Stars and Stripes after the military newspaper published articles exposing poor conditions for sailors and logistical failures during family evacuations. The aggressive retaliation threatens a century of independent military journalism.

Hernando Teachers Protest 23% Health Insurance Premium Hike at Packed School Board Meeting

A packed Aug. 25 Hernando County School Board meeting was dominated by one topic — a potential 23% jump in employees’ health insurance premiums. Florida Blue informed the district during […]

NYC school leaders say bus shortage could affect thousands of students

A school bus depot in Red Hook. The potential yellow bus shortage was announced shortly before classes begin on Sept. 10. [ more › ]